Skylar Laine Makes Like Tina Turner on American Idol

Skylar Laine did not lack for energy on last night's American Idol audition show.

The 18-year old took viewers on a quick tour of her small hometown and then burst on to the stage for a cover of "Stay With Me," not showing tremendous vocal range, but bopping and dancing around and clearly having a blast.

The judges compared Laine at various times to Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson and, most of all, Tina Turned. Not exactly bad company to keep. Will Skylar be sticking around past this week? Decide for yourself if she deserves to:

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Brazzy hildebrand•May 22, 2012 13:34

BrazzyI love Skylar laine she was my idol i started to cry really bad when ryan secrast said Skylar laine is going home now i wanted hollie to win but she also left and now i want Phillip phillip's to win. call me skylar laine at 207-3652 i loveeeeeee youuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

mom•March 01, 2012 22:00

I think we need a fashion faceoff between Jennifer and Stevie, just for fun. Skylar did great!